Comparison of Different Sexual Behaviors According to Sexual Orientation and the Mediating Role of Attitudes toward Sexual Behaviors between Sexual Orientation and Sexual Behaviors in Young Adults.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Sexual Health Pub Date : 2023-03-27 eCollection Date: 2023-01-01 DOI:10.1080/19317611.2023.2193596

Andrea Blanc, Carmen Díaz-Batanero, Manuel Sánchez-García, Daniel Dacosta

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Abstract

Objectives: To explore the relationship between sexual orientation and specific sexual and risk behaviors, compare the number of sexual behaviors and attitudes among people of different sexual orientations, and test the mediating effect of attitudes toward sexual behaviors in the relationship between sexual orientation and the number of sexual behaviors.

Methods: A total of 2288 participants completed a checklist of sexual behaviors, indicators of sexual risk behaviors, and a scale of attitudes toward sexual behaviors.

Results: Bisexual women engaged in a greater number of sexual behaviors and had more positive attitudes toward sexual behaviors than heterosexual women. Homosexual men engaged in a greater number of sexual behaviors than heterosexual men, and homosexual and bisexual men had more positive attitudes toward sexual behaviors than heterosexuals. Finally, we show the mediating role of attitudes toward sexual behaviors in the relationship between sexual orientation and the number of sexual behaviors engaged in.

Conclusions: The importance of considering sexual orientation when analyzing sexual behaviors and attitudes is highlighted.

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不同性取向性行为的比较及青年性取向与性行为态度的中介作用

摘要目的探讨性取向与特定性行为和风险行为之间的关系，比较不同性取向人群的性行为数量和态度，检验性行为态度在性取向与性行为数量关系中的中介作用。方法共有2288名参与者完成了性行为清单、性风险行为指标和性行为态度量表。结果双性恋女性比异性恋女性有更多的性行为，对性行为有更积极的态度。同性恋男性比异性恋男性有更多的性行为，同性恋和双性恋男性对性行为的态度比异性恋者更积极。最后，我们展示了对性行为的态度在性取向和参与的性行为数量之间的关系中的中介作用。结论在分析性行为和态度时，考虑性取向的重要性得到了强调。

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期刊介绍： As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept. Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.